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2022 Nissan Sentra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 81
- Received Mar 2022 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Battery drains and dies when parked6 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tie rod ends break or come loose5 complaints · 6.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly3 complaints · 3.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V581000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
- Recall #23V421000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 1 crash, 0 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 6 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
- Tie rod ends break or come loose
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
- Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| March 2022 | 1 |
| April 2022 | 0 |
| May 2022 | 1 |
| June 2022 | 1 |
| July 2022 | 2 |
| August 2022 | 3 |
| September 2022 | 3 |
| October 2022 | 2 |
| November 2022 | 7 |
| December 2022 | 2 |
| January 2023 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 3 |
| March 2023 | 0 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 2 |
| June 2023 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 0 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 0 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 0 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 0 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
| Total | 81 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 6 | 7.4% | – | |
| Tie rod ends break or come loose | 5 | 6.2% | – | NHTSA recall #23V581000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 3.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 3 | 3.7% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 3 | 3.7% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 3.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V581000August 15, 2023236,238 vehicles affected
steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA recall #23V421000June 12, 2023230 vehicles affected
structure: body
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.
Corrosion of the electrical components could result in failure of various electrical systems, such as loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting, inoperative air bags, or the ability to shift into gear without applying the brake pedal. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reseal the driver's side cowl. If moisture or corrosion is found, the main harness and engine room harness will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Nissan Sentra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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